In Italy, the imported Peruvian Kent mango season is coming to an end with declining quality and consumption, and prices for Brazilian mangoes are stable. South Africa has produced around 120,000 tonnes of mangoes this season, with some interest in cultivating late mangoes as alternatives to citrus. China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of mangoes, and its mango growers are eyeing the export market, with Russia being a large importer of Panzhihua mangoes.
In India, there has been huge demand for Indian mangoes, with prices remaining high despite good yields this season. In North America, the mango supply has increased, bringing prices down after a period of high prices. Mexican production is shifting from Southern to Central Mexico, with more large fruit, particularly Honey mangoes and Tommy Atkins, becoming available. While supplies are currently behind last year’s numbers, shippers expect to catch up in the next few weeks.
